21 held while going to India illegally

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh detained 21 Bangladeshi nationals while they were going to India through Putkhali border without
28 March 2015

Vision loss increases risk for thoughts of suicide

Vision loss was linked with suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts, in a new study from South Korea.
28 March 2015

Eat rice cold for fewer calories

Scientists say they have found a way to make rice less calorific — boil it with coconut oil and then refrigerate for half a day before eating.
28 March 2015

The best exercise

Swimming? Running or walking for 30 minutes every-day? Or going to Gym to work on a treadmill or cross trainer? Certainly, these are
28 March 2015

Stem cell transplant and cord blood banking

Patients suffering from blood related disorders like Leukaemia (blood cancer) are on the rise. We often hear about stem cell transplant
28 March 2015

Milk not so healthy really

Studies show that drinking milk, which has been a staple food in every household for better growth and nourishment, might not be good for your health and may cause bone fractures in adults.
25 March 2015

Where mystery meets history

Sun-bright, heat-baked, sweat-dripping, glare-straining: is this the scene that greeted Sita when she followed husband Rama into
24 March 2015

Cabinet okays proposal for 2 more medical universities

Government approves in principle drafts of two acts for establishing two medical universities in Rajshahi and Chittagong in a bid to create more specialised doctors
23 March 2015

Another step forward towards saving children

Bangladesh has introduced the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) in their Expanded Programme of Immunisation (EPI). It was
21 March 2015

Prenatal diagnosis and Thalassaemia

Thalassaemia is the most common congenital disorder in Bangladesh. Treatment facilities are limited due to high cost of drugs and
21 March 2015

The voice of harmony

One of the major factors for a healing environment is our voice expressions. Bad speaking habit will obstruct to make a healthy
21 March 2015

New global fund to help countries defend tobacco control

A new global fund is being launched to help developing countries fend off challenges to tobacco control measures by cigarette makers,
21 March 2015

Rapid blood test to 'cut antibiotic use'

Rapid blood test to 'cut antibiotic use'
21 March 2015

'Ebola-proof' tablet

A tablet device that can withstand being doused in chlorine is developed to help medics caring for patients with Ebola
21 March 2015

Industry makes $7,000 for each tobacco death: health campaigners

The tobacco industry makes $7,000 for each of the more than 6 million people who die each year from smoking-related illness, the health campaign said group World Lung Foundation (WLF)
19 March 2015

Breast feeding ‘linked to higher IQ’

A long-term study points to a link between breastfeeding and intelligence
18 March 2015

Country has no law controlling food ads

The country's two laws regarding food safety do not have provisions to control advertisements of edible products, said speakers at a
15 March 2015

This smart ‘band-aid’ could help the world beat Ebola

The international fight against Ebola is far from over. Just this week, new patients arrived in U.S. hospitals for treatment. But back in Africa where healthcare workers have battled hundreds of cases at a time, officials are struggling to find smart solutions that can help ensure the safety of caregivers, offer more comprehensive and speedy care and add 21st century solutions to their disease-fighting arsenal, reports mashable.com
15 March 2015

First ‘successful’ penis surgery

The world's first successful penis transplant has been reported by a surgical team in South Africa.
15 March 2015

Kidney health for all

The second Thursday of March of every year is observed World Kidney Day (WKD) with a theme. The theme of 2015 was Kidney Health
14 March 2015